Rick Schafer

Managing Director - Semiconductor Equity Research at Oppenheimer & Co.

Rick Schafer is a prominent figure in the financial sector, serving as the Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., where he leads the firm's Semiconductor research franchise. With over 26 years of experience in this role, Schafer has established himself as a top analyst, consistently recognized for his insights and stock recommendations in the semiconductor industry.

Professional Background

Current Position: Managing Director - Semiconductor Equity Analyst at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. since September 1997.
Responsibilities:
- Manages research covering 17 companies across various segments, including Communication IC/Components and Analog groups.
- Regularly communicates insights to institutional clients and publishes reports on industry trends.
- Notable for his successful stock picks, which have outperformed their sector by an average of 30% over the past four years.1 2
Previous Experience: Before joining Oppenheimer, Schafer worked as a financial analyst and market researcher at Eurofon, Inc. & Co. KG in Germany, where he contributed to budget preparation and market analysis.2

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA): University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science (BS): Finance and Multinational Business from Florida State University.2

Achievements

Ranked among the top analysts by Oppenheimer sales and institutional clients.
His stock coverage includes major companies such as Nvidia, where he achieved a remarkable return on investment with a buy rating that yielded a +256.30% return.3 4
He has authored significant reports on emerging technologies, including an influential piece on Artificial Intelligence published in April 2017.2

Rick Schafer's extensive experience and analytical prowess make him a key player in the semiconductor equity research landscape, providing valuable insights that guide investment decisions for institutional clients.